Rough Road Home (The Circle D series) (30 page)

“He’s got a point there, you know.” Nick leaned against the threshold leading into the office, his broad shoulders and muscular arms stretching the fabric of his black t-shirt. “We’re getting married in a week, or did you forget about that?”

Rachel’s pulse raced at the sight of her fiance. His quick wit, handsome face and strong faith all rolled into expert cattle rancher of the Circle D made her smile like a schoolgirl whenever she thought of him.

“Not in a million years, cowboy.” She waved the paper at Nick. “I was thinking honeymoon.”

“You don’t want to work on contracts over your honeymoon, do you?” Zac tossed a pencil at her, dislodging the paper from her grip. Before she could move, he’d snatched it off her desk. “Go relax somewhere.”

Nick crossed the office carrying the soft scent of pine into the room as he stopped beside Rachel. Her skin tingled as his hand rested on her shoulder, his fingers teasing the sensitive spot at the base of her neck. Without thinking, she reached up and traced his knuckles with her fingertips. “You’re absolutely right, Zac.”

“You don’t want to honeymoon in Mexico?” Zac questioned as if walking into a trap.

She shook her head. “You and Jen go.”

Nick stopped massaging her muscles. “Are you sure?”

Rachel stood and wrapped her arms around Nick’s neck as his arms encircled her waist. The curious gleam in his eyes made her grin with attitude. “I’ve already spent time on the road with you. I want to move into our house and make it our home.” She reached up and gave him a quick kiss. “What do you think?”

“I think I’ll leave you two to discuss the details of your honeymoon while I go find Jen and tell her to pack.” Zac disappeared in no time flat with the portfolio of the property in his secure grip.

“Smart man I work for.” Rachel gazed deep into Nick’s eyes, amazed anew at the love she saw there. A love that promised to only grow stronger over the years. “No micro-managing.”

“Good thing.” Nick drew her deeper into his embrace. “Our home. I like the sound of that.”

He kissed her and Rachel knew she never wanted to leave home again.

The End